3 pm: It's not June 1st, but the Islanders have decided and announced that they will indeed be keeping their 2014 1st round draft pick and will send the 2015 pick to the Sabres. Maybe Garth has something in mind for the draft floor in a blockbuster trade? Or maybe someone is on their radar for the draft.
Either way. Decision made and announced.
7 am: Since May 1st, when the Islanders traded for rights to negotiate with Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak, fans have been on the edge of their seats waiting for news. Something. Anything! But so far, nothing concrete has been announced.
The 5’ 10…, 29-year-old Slovakian is a client of NHL agent, Alan Walsh.
Allan Walsh …@walsha May 1 The NY Islanders have acquired the rights to client Jaroslav Halak from Washington.
Proof that you can’t trust Wikipedia, according to them Halak is already playing for the New York Islanders, so fans should not despair. Maybe it’s a premonition!
So, here are some of what the Isles fans are saying about him
Ben Amodeo …@IslesFan_Ben May 19 @NYIslanders What's going on with Halak? #Isles
Bleuchz …@Bleuchz May 19 Hey @NYIslanders. If the Rangers keep winning can we announce a Halak signing so I don't jump of the Bklyn Bridge? Kthx.
Bill Both …@BCISLEMAN May 19 What has happened to the #Habs illustrates why Garth MUST NOT get a run of the mill G to backup Halak. He must get someone w/ #1 potential.
Darryl Haberman …@NHLHabes May 19 Hey, the #Isles haven't signed Halak yet, so there's always chance #STLBlues bring him back. #StrangerThingsHaveHappened #NHL
Alex Rosen …@AlexRosenPOTP 11h @RodGiacoleetch @PowerofthePuck @PierreMcDouche Miller wants to compete for the Cup, & 90% chance Halak signs with the Isles in my opinion.
Andy Graziano â„¢ …@tazman19 May 19 #isles To clear up some discussion today re:Halak, contracts can still be front loaded granted they dont move 35% in either direction <>
T …@Riz2525 May 19 #isles musts for the upcoming season 1 Need a goal song 2 Intern who has a personality who can handle the twitter acct Oh yeah & sign Halak
richard gearhart …@hokiejacket May 19 @DFriedmanOnNYI quick question, is there any chance Isles delay announcing Halak signing to the Draft Party to add to the excitement?
What are you waiting for?